Department of Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine Divisions

Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Dedicated to providing quality patient care, resident training and high level investigative research for diverse immunological disorders, including common allergic conditions, asthma, urticaria and food allergies.

Cardiovascular Medicine
Committed to excellence in patient care, teaching, and research for acute or chronic cardiovascular disorders.

Gastroenterology
Concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal system of the body, including the esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, colon, and rectum.

General Medicine
General and preventive medicine for adults of all ages, management of medical conditions including arthritis, asthma, diabetes, hypertension and heart disease, immunizations, and health counseling and sports physicals.

Geriatric and Palliative Medicine
Dedicated to providing outstanding educational opportunities, advancing research on the healthcare issues of older adults and providing exemplary multidisciplinary care and services for the older population.

Hematology and Oncology
The largest subspecialty administrative unit in the Department of Internal Medicine. Care for patients with benign and malignant disorders of the blood and lymphatic organs as well as for patients with most types of solid tumor malignancies.

Infectious Diseases
Treatment of virtually all types of infectious diseases as well as research on the pathogenesis and treatment of infections, antimicrobial pharmacokinetics, hospital epidemiology, diagnostic microbiology, or the molecular biology of viral and bacterial infections.

Metabolism, Endocrinology & Diabetes (MEND)
Comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services and educational programs in the general area of endocrine and metabolic disorders, including diabetes and its complications, obesity, osteoporosis, endocrine tumors and endocrine hypertension as well as the traditional endocrine specialties in thyroidology, adrenal disorders, male and female reproductive problems, growth hormone disorders, hirsuitism and neuroendocrinology.

Molecular Medicine & Genetics
Committed to providing quality healthcare, producing research to advance the field of genetics and teaching the next generation of clinicians and researchers; specialize in diagnosing genetic conditions, providing care, assessing risks and implications for family members, determining testing options, identifying supportive resources and providing genetic counseling.

Nephrology
Dedicated to serving people with kidney disease, including prevention and treatment of acute and chronic kidney disease, management of progressive kidney diseases, pre-preparation and treatment of end stage kidney disease, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and kidney transplantation, renal stone prevention, acid base, fluid and electrolyte disorders ; internationally recognized for the excellence of its clinical care, and its rich and diverse education and research programs.

Rheumatology
Internationally recognized for excellence in diagnosis and management of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases, basic and clinical research, and training of rheumatology clinicians and students. Disease areas of emphasis in research programs include systemic lupus, scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia.

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